Brunei Darussalam
Country statistics · 1990–present
Brunei Darussalam at a Glance
Brunei Darussalam is home to 462,721 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $39,642, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 75.5 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 462,721 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 13.3 and a death rate of 5.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 8.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 4,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Brunei Darussalam is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $19 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $39,642 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.6% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 4.7% (2029 IMF projection), indicating a relatively tight labour market.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 75.5 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $733 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.1% (2011), reflecting high literacy rates. 96.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access.